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sports2 years ago

Violent Attack on Turkish Referee Shakes Football Federation

The president of Turkish soccer club Ankaragucu, Faruk Koca, punched referee Halil Umut Meler after a game, prompting the Turkish Football Federation to indefinitely postpone matches nationwide. Video footage showed Meler being attacked by fans and officials on the pitch, resulting in minor injuries. The attack was condemned by the Turkish Football Federation, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the country's Justice Minister. The circumstances leading up to the incident remain unclear, but two individuals have been detained. Both Meler and Koca were taken to the hospital, and the club apologized for the president's actions.

via The Washington Post|
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sports2 years ago

Turkish Soccer Club President Arrested for Violent Attack on Referee

Faruk Koca, the president of Turkish soccer club Ankaragucu, has been arrested for punching a referee in the face and threatening to kill him after a match. The incident occurred during Ankaragucu's home game against Rizespor, which resulted in a 1-1 draw. The referee, Halil Umut Meler, was also kicked while lying on the pitch. Two other suspects have been remanded in custody, and the Turkish Football Federation has suspended all leagues in response to the incident. FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the violence, stating that such events have no place in the sport or society.

via Reuters|
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sports2 years ago

Turkish Leagues Suspended Indefinitely as Club President Attacks Referee

The Turkish Football Federation has suspended all leagues indefinitely after Ankaragucu's president, Faruk Koca, punched referee Halil Umut Meler in the face at the end of their Super Lig home match against Rizespor. Koca's attack came after Rizespor scored a 97th-minute equalizer, and the incident was followed by Ankaragucu fans invading the pitch. The federation has vowed to punish those involved in the attack, and a detention order has been issued for Koca. Referees in Turkey are often criticized but rarely targeted with violence.

via Reuters|
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sports2 years ago

Turkish Football League Suspended as Club President Assaults Referee

The Turkish Super Lig has been suspended indefinitely after the president of Ankaragucu, Faruk Koca, punched referee Halil Umut Meler in the face and kicked him while he was on the ground during a match against Rizespor. Both Koca and Meler were taken to the hospital, with Koca expected to be detained after treatment. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned the attack, emphasizing that violence has no place in sports. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and support for the referee from both clubs involved.

via The Guardian|
#ankaragucu#faruk-koca#halil-umut-meler
sports2 years ago

Turkish Club President Assaults Super Lig Referee in Shocking Incident

Ankaragucu's president, Faruk Koca, punched referee Halil Umut Meler in the face after their Super Lig match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Rizespor scoring a 97th-minute equalizer. The incident was captured on camera, and Meler was also kicked by unidentified assailants. The Turkish football federation has called for an extraordinary meeting to address the situation, and a detention order has been issued for Koca. Referees in Turkey often face criticism but are rarely subjected to violent attacks.

via ESPN|
#ankaragucu#investigation#referee-assault